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49ers QB Brock Purdy out again, Mac Jones questionable vs. Bucs
San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy will miss his second straight game and fourth in the past five due to his turf toe injury when the 49ers visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.,Purdy was initially injured during the season-opening game against the Seattle Seahawks and aggravated it during a ...
Islanders, Capitals look to rebound after losing season openers
There's no way for the New York Islanders and Washington Capitals to recreate the unique set of circumstances that surrounded their two clashes at UBS Arena in April.,But the Islanders are hoping they can spend this season mimicking the blueprint the Capitals authored last season.,The Islanders will...
Scorching hot Colts set sights on wobbly Cardinals
When the Arizona Cardinals visit the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, it might be considered a tale of two quarterbacks., ,Daniel Jones is thriving in his new home and Kyler Murray is listed as questionable due to a foot injury for Arizona., ,Jones is coming off another efficient effort last week in a ...
Raiders star TE Brock Bowers (knee) to miss second straight game
Raiders star tight end Brock Bowers has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Tennessee Titans, marking his second straight absence for Las Vegas due to a knee injury.,Bowers missed practice all week and coach Pete Carroll saw no reason to wait another few days to see if his condition improved...
Cardinals QB Kyler Murray (foot) questionable vs. Colts
Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray returned to practice on a limited basis Friday and was listed as questionable for Sunday's road game against the Indianapolis Colts.,Murray sustained a foot injury during last week's 22-21 loss to the Tennessee Titans and missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday.,...
Panthers accruing wins, injuries as Senators arrive
More adversity for the Florida Panthers, but it's still no problem.,The Panthers, who are hoping to make it a perfect three-game homestand on Saturday night against the Ottawa Senators, are suffering through a rash of injuries.,The latest case is defenseman Dmitry Kulikov, who suffered an apparent r...
Sloppy Red Wings tasked to defend smarter vs. Maple Leafs
During their regular-season opener, the Detroit Red Wings looked like a team that didn't have a training camp. They'll aim for a quick turnaround when they host Toronto on Saturday night.,Detroit gave up three first-period goals Thursday en route to a 5-1 home loss to Montreal. Defensive breakdowns ...
Panthers rule out RB Chuba Hubbard; Rico Dowdle ready for Cowboys
Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard will miss his second straight game when Carolina hosts the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.,Hubbard (calf) didn't practice this week and was ruled out on Friday's injury report. He last played on Sept. 28 against the New England Patriots.,Hubbard's services weren't misse...
K'Andre Miller whets Canes' appetites as they await Flyers
The old and the new resulted in a good blend when the Carolina Hurricanes began the season.,They'll be happy to see the same mix when the Philadelphia Flyers come to town Saturday night.,Defenseman K'Andre Miller enjoyed a stellar Carolina debut when he scored two goals in Thursday night's opener as...
Blackhawks take 'winning habits' into home opener vs. Canadiens
First-year Chicago Blackhawks coach Jeff Blashill sees progress in his young team after two games.,Of course, Blashill also spots two losses on the Blackhawks' ledger entering Saturday's home opener against the Montreal Canadiens.,Chicago will aim to reverse course as it begins a stretch with four o...
Padres' Jose Iglesias suspended, Xander Bogaerts fined for ump tirade
San Diego Padres infielder Jose Iglesias received a one-game suspension and an undisclosed fine and teammate Xander Bogaerts also was fined for their conduct toward umpires after Game 3 of the National League wild-card series in Chicago, Major League Baseball announced Friday.,The incident occurred ...
Islanders F Jonathan Drouin suspended one game for cross-check
New York Islanders forward Jonathan Drouin was suspended one game by the NHL Department of Player Safety on Friday, one day after he cross-checked Connor Dewar of the Pittsburgh Penguins.,Drouin was assessed a five-minute major and a game misconduct with 15 seconds left in the third period Thursday....
Tennis player who used kissing as anti-doping defense banned
A tennis player who blamed a tainted kiss for a failed drug test received a four-year suspension on Friday.,Venezuela's Goncalo Oliveira, 30, who competes on the ATP Challenger Tour, was originally suspended in January after testing positive for a banned methamphetamine at a November event in Manzan...
Ranking Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Slugger Kyle Schwarber
Kyle Schwarber’s Phillies future is uncertain after a heartbreaking playoff loss. Here are the top five potential landing spots for the slugger this offseason....
Browns elevate QB Shedeur Sanders to backup role
Shedeur Sanders will back up fellow rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel when Cleveland visits the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Browns coach Kevin Stefanski announced on Friday.,Sanders, the son of Colorado head coach and Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, ascended to the No. 2 spot following ...
Blue Bombers hunting playoff spot in meeting with Elks
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers can clinch a postseason berth if they continue their winning ways against the host Edmonton Elks on Saturday night.,The Blue Bombers (8-7) have won each of the last 13 encounters versus the Elks (6-9) and 16 of their last 18 overall. Those totals include Winnipeg's 36-23 tr...
Tiger-Cats eye East Division title in matchup vs. Stampeders
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats can clinch the East Division title with a victory on Saturday afternoon against the visiting Calgary Stampeders., ,The Tiger-Cats (10-6) also would win the division -- and the right to host the East Final on Nov. 8 -- if Montreal loses to Ottawa on Thanksgiving Monday., ,The ...
Report: Bucs WR Chris Godwin (fibula) to sit out vs. 49ers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin Jr. is not expected to play in Sunday's home game against the San Francisco 49ers because of a fibula injury, ESPN reported Friday.,Godwin, 29, has six catches for 52 yards over the past two games after missing the first three weeks of the season while...
Islanders F Jonathan Drouin facing player safety hearing
New York Islanders forward Jonathan Drouin will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Friday, one day after he cross-checked Connor Dewar of the Pittsburgh Penguins.,Drouin was assessed a five-minute major and a game misconduct with 15 seconds left in the third period Thursday. ...
Report: OF Cody Bellinger to opt out of Yankees' contract
New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger plans to opt out of his contract and enter free agency next month, ESPN reported Friday.,Bellinger, 30, has a $25 million player option for 2026 but reportedly is looking for a more lucrative, long-term deal coming off a strong season.,Bellinger batted .272...